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NETGEAR WNA1000M User Manual

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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter
WNA1000M Installation Guide
This guide explains Express installation with the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone
Windows Driver installation.
Note:
For help with custom installation, see the
User Manual on the Resource CD.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes

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Summary of Contents for NETGEAR WNA1000M

  • Page 1 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. Note: For help with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes...
  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Resource CD N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Smart Wizard Installation Insert the Resource CD in your computer’s CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays.
  • Page 4 On the Setup Type screen, for Express (recommended) setup, click Next. Insert Your Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter. Insert the Resource CD in your computer’s CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.
  • Page 5: Connect To A Network

    Click Next. The WNA1000M software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts for the NETGEAR wizard. Connect to a Network You are prompted to connect to a wireless network with one of these screens: WPS network No WPS networks •...
  • Page 6 The adapter connects to the network, which can take a minute or two. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Your settings are saved in a profile, which you can name. icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. You can use it to open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a different wireless network.
  • Page 7 Standalone Driver Installation Insert the Resource CD in your computer’s CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. The driver is installed on your computer. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in...
  • Page 8 Connect to a Network The screen that displays after you install the driver depends on the Windows version on your computer. This example shows a Windows XP connection screen: icon appears in the system tray. You can use it to make changes or connect to a different wireless network.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Use the latest driver for the adapter. Look for the latest drivers on the NETGEAR download page. Try a different USB port on the computer. Try another device and check if it is detected.
  • Page 10 A firewall or antivirus software, such as ZoneAlarm, might be interfering with driver installation. This problem can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. Resolutions: Check with the firewall or antivirus software company to see if there is an update that addresses this issue.
  • Page 12 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA February 2011...